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What is known about the new "special situations" fund?
The fund that is being created Alfa-Bank and A1 (a company specializing in distressed assets) are planning to launch a fund for investments in "special situations." A1's management revealed some details of the project:
The investment amount will be up to 30 billion rubles; the key investment vector is "distressed assets"; the investment horizon is up to three years; Alfa-Bank will be the anchor investor, A1 will seek partners, and Alfa-Capital will handle management.
"Companies facing difficult situations will be given a chance for a new lease on life. The fund will help resolve disputes, achieve settlements, and achieve profitability," the project's authors note.
However, A1's activities in this area have been repeatedly criticized. Businesses have criticized its methods and complained of corporate raiding attempts. A1 is a creditor of Viktor Baturin, who is suing his sister (the widow of former Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov).
What assets do A1 and Alfa-Bank plan to acquire?
The list of assets that the "special situations" fund will work with includes companies experiencing serious problems, including:
Conflicts between capital owners and management; increased debt burden; ineffective business management; falling under sanctions; the departure of Western owners amid the imposed restrictions.
One of our key areas of activity is working with Russian companies owned by foreign partners. Given the challenging geopolitical situation, such businesses often lose their ability to effectively conduct business, and this new project will help them stay afloat and continue their productive work.
10:00 02/24/2026
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